Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 1

1. Before speaking, ponder over what you wish to say. If you are sure that the contents of your speech is not displeasing to Allah Ta’ala or hurtful to people, then you may mention it.

عن أبي هريرة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فلا يؤذ جاره ومن كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليكرم ضيفه ومن كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيرا أو ليصمت (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 6018)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the last day (the Day of Qiyaamah), then he should not cause his neighbor any harm. Whoever believes in Allah and the last day (the Day of Qiyaamah), then he should honor his guest. Whoever believes in Allah and the last day (the Day of Qiyaamah), then he should speak good or remain silent.”